Running to Help Others for the Ministry Fund

When starting horn blows for this year’s Door County Half Marathon, it will mark the start of a run to help others for Lauren Daoust and Christy Wisniewski.

The two employees of Door County Medical Center are running in support of the Ministry Fund in the Run For A Cause program.  The Ministry Fund helps anyone who lives in Door or Kewaunee Counties with an emergent need like housing, utilities, car repair, medications, and transportation. When a person is sick and can’t work they often worry about being able to keep up on their bills.

The Ministry Fund helps pay a bill to keep the lights turned on for a family, or to get someone a needed medication that they otherwise couldn’t afford. The Ministry Fund is vital for people who are facing a crisis.

“We see people who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness on average about once a month, right here in Door County,” Daoust said. “This time of year our funds are very low and we have to turn people away.”

The Ministry Fund gifts about $50,000 per year and helps over 1,000 people per year. Support is possible through the generosity of donors and granting foundations to the Ministry Fund.

You can donate to their cause here>> 

Scroll to the bottom to donate online.  Indicate “Ministry Fund – Lauren Daoust” in the special notation.

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“Like running in a cathedral in the woods.”

Tom Held -Silent Sports magazine

“Once again you put on an awesome race. I have ran all 8 years, I saved all my shirts and this is a must run race. Thanks for all the effort.”

Carol Mulinex

“The Door County Half Marathon is my favorite race of the year, every year. I love it.”

Jes Borland

“All aspects of this event are first class…. The best scenery, most challenging course to be found. Great job Door County Half crew A+. See you in 2016.” 

Scott Luchterhand

“I have run several races – and quite honestly this is the one of the best supported run ever. You do an EXCELLENT JOB on all levels. The support is amazing. The volunteers exceptional. I have ZERO complaints or suggestions.”

Sara Frizelle

“I have done a few half marathons around the midwest and this is by far the best. The organization and communication is fantastic and so are the facilities and race perks. The route is also ideal: starting flat, allowing for the body to acclimate ; followed by a steep incline and then down hill once the body gets a little fatigued. I love it!”

Margaret Pennoyer     

“I’ve raced all over the world and The Door County Half Marathon is one of my favorites.  It’s very well organized, it’s in the heart of beautiful and peaceful Door County, and the course rolls through some of the most picturesque half marathon miles in the world.”

Jenny Hadfield – Runner’s World

A must-do race! This popular destination race takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Door County, Wis.

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